The next day we put in at Sidon; and Julius treated Paul with consideration and allowed him to go to his friends and receive care.
Not very often in the book of Acts do we see others treating Paul with consideration. Most of the time, Paul was treated to stones, whips, accusations, and chains.
What made this man Julius treat Paul like he did?
Was it Paul's attitude towards his shipmates or maybe the way he did not complain about being chained or unjustly punished? It could have been his servant's attitude or maybe is was just his reputation.
Whatever it was, it made Julius look at Paul in a different light.
In Colossians 4:5-6, Paul would write, "Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person."
Sounds like great wisdom to me. And it's from a reliable source.
Paul certainly knew firsthand the value of putting this advice into action.
We never know who is watching us or listening to the things we say, but our actions and words influence the way others see us, and more importantly, how they see Christ.
What are your words and actions saying to others today?
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